Does IPL or a photofacial effectively treat rosacea?

IPL (intense pulsed light) can be very effective in treating redness on the skin, including rosacea, especially if you are fair skinned. Rosacea unfortunately cannot be cured permanently at this time, but IPL can certainly help to manage it, and I have seen great results at my practice in achieving an even skin tone that can last for years with proper maintenance. V-beam is also a great laser for treating redness.

thank you for your question.  IPL treatment treats red vessels, hyperpigmentation and it improves the texture of your skin by producing collagen and elastin. you will pepper after the treatment and the dark spots will appear darker before they flake off. do not be alarmed.  This takes 2-4 days depending on your skin type and the intensity of the treatment.Always consult with a physician to make sure you are a good candidate.

IPL photorejuvenation can help to improve the appearance of redness and rosacea.  It can also help improve the appearance of brown pigmentation and age spots.  It is a procedure with a very minimal downtime.
Another good option to correct redness and rosacea is a 595 nm pulsed dye laser (e.g. V Beam).  This can be combined with IPL.
Of course, basic skin care measures and strict sun protection are also essential components of rosacea management.
If you would like to learn more about the procedure I recommend an in person consultation with a board certified dermatologist with cosmetic training.

Rosacea is a generic term used to describe redness of the face, often with associated hypervascularity.  Treating rosacea often involves investigating the inciting cause of redness (there is a whole list) and this can be coupled with either IPL or a laser device.  The newer IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) systems are much more effective at treating than older devices.  This is in part due to changes in flash lamp technology and other tweaks in the technology such as placement of cutoff filters.  Since rosacea is a chronic condition patients will often need repeated treatments of IPL or any other treatment to be effective.

IPL can be great for rosacea and vessels on the face. You can greatly minimize redness and close off vessels depending on the severity of the rosacea or vessels.  How long the redness stays away and the vessels stay closed is something that is monitored after a treatment. However, many patients diagnosed with rosacea will need multiple treatments until they plateau with results.  This process is often repeated every couple of years. Many patients maintain results well by doing a touch up treatment a few times a year. 

Sciton® BBL technology treats sun-damaged and
aging skin effectively. The light energy delivered by the BBL will gently be
absorbed by the unwanted melanin responsible for pigmented lesions in the upper
layers of the skin. Over the next few days the pigmented lesions will darken
and fall off. Pigmented lesions can be removed by full-face or spot-treat
superficial resurfacing. Red veins will simply disappear! Hands down, the Sciton BBL treatments are much more effective than the topical medications commonly used to remedy the signs and symptoms of Rosacea!#BBLtreatsredness   #BBLfaceredness   #BBLRosacea

Sciton® BBL technology treats sun-damaged and
aging skin effectively. The light energy delivered by the BBL will gently be
absorbed by the unwanted melanin responsible for pigmented lesions in the upper
layers of the skin. Pigmented lesions can be removed by full-face or
spot-treat superficial resurfacing. Red veins will simply disappear!   By far, laser light treatment exceeds any outcome seen with topical medications!#BBLRosacea   #BBLtreatsveins   #Rosaceatreatments

Thank
you for your question.YES.IPL / BBL /photo facial is great for redness
especially since you are fair skinned.You may need roughly 6 treatments performed in a series, but should
expect a really great outcome.Make sure
you choose a provider that is experienced and has a medical director on
site.The Sciton laser does a fabulous
job lifting reds.IPL / BBL can cause
burns and other problems if performed by someone who is not qualified.Do your homework and good luck

IPL is a good treatment option for rosacea.  You may need several treatments one month apart from one another to see an improvement.  It may also be beneficial to use metronidazole in between IPL treatments. 

 

IPL is one of the better treatments for Rosacea.  Sometimes a topical antibiotic such as Metronidazole may be used in between IPL treatments.  It is important to avoid the triggers such as hot drinks, spicy foods, heat, cold, and sun.